On January 10, Changan Auto broke ground on a global science and art center in Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing.
With a total investment of CNY 1.389 billion, a land area of approximately 146,000 square meters, and a floor area of 172,000 square meters, the center will be able to house 2,000 R&D and design personnel up

On January 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced that BYD reported a new automobile brand named “Linghui”.
Linghui comes with a brand logo distinguished from the original BYD logo. All its vehicle models, however, are facelifts or iterations of BYD’s Dynasty- and Ocean-series mo

On January 8, Buick unveiled the Electra E7 large 5-seater plug-in hybrid electric SUV.
The Electra E7 measures 4,850mm long, 1,910mm wide, and 1,676mm or 1,671mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,850mm.
Featuring the Zhen Long Pro powertrain with a 72kW or 115kW 1.5T engine and a 165kW drive motor, the Electra E7 delivers

Tesla's 2026 Model Y is now available on the company's website and comes with a returning option, a seven-seat version via a third row. The extra seating costs USD 2,500 and is only available in the Premium All-Wheel-Drive Long Range model. Unlike the three-row Model Y in China, the U.S.-built model does not have an

On January 12, JAC Russia announced a new version of the T9 URBAN pickup truck. It is designed for increased comfort in both urban and off-road conditions thanks to its new Multilink suspension. The model will retail for RUB 3,689,000. 
The Multilink rear multi-link spring suspension provides a smooth ride comparable

On January 13, XPENG announced that it is establishing dedicated, localized supply chain teams in Europe and ASEAN in 2026. This move deepens the company's "In Local, For Local" strategy, building on its existing overseas production, R&D, service, and data infrastructure to form a complete operational closed-loop in

On January 13, Renault launched the Filante crossover. It stands as a strategic model within the Renault International Game Plan 2027. It will be manufactured in South Korea at the Busan plant. The launch of Renault Filante will begin in South Korea in March 2026, then gradually expand to parts of Latin America (Colo

On January 12, 2026, JAECOO officially launched the J5 HEV, a hybrid SUV, in Pakistan. The J5 Comfort variant is priced at PKR 6.699 million, while the J5 Premium variant is priced at PKR 7.699 million.
The JAECOO J5 HEV is powered by a fifth-generation 1.5TGDI DHE (dedicated hybrid engine) paired with an intelligent

On January 13, the Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis Middle East & Africa, in a social media post, announced that Opel has chosen Algeria for the establishment of a new production facility outside Europe. This future production site will complement Opel’s established manufacturing network in Europe.
Based on soci

On January 13, Dürr announced that it is building an innovative and sustainable paint shop for CEER, the first Saudi automotive company and Saudi-born EV brand. AGVs will transport car bodies flexibly between stations based on demand in the modular system. The latest application technology paints the interiors and ex

On January 1, Audi India announced that it retailed 4,510 units in CY (calendar year) 2025. It mentioned that the Healthy festive-season demand, growth in Audi Approved: plus, pre-owned car business, SUVs, and the performance and lifestyle car range supported by GST 2.0 boosted customer confidence. The Top-of-the-lin

On January 13, 2026, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. launched the all-new Tata Punch at an introductory starting price of INR 559 thousand. The new Punch features two powertrain options: a 1.2L Turbocharged iTurbo Revotron engine and the first-in-segment twin-cylinder iCNG technology with AMT gearbox. Its pricing

On January 9, the Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that the Renault Group's plant in Casablanca – SOMACA - had rolled out updated versions of Dacia's models: Sandero Streetway, Sandero Stepway, Logan, and Jogger. The vehicles are produced for both the domestic and international markets, particularly

On January 13, NOVO Energy, owned by Volvo Cars, announced that it can no longer continue its operations as planned until a new technology partner is secured. Volvo Cars has been conducting an extensive search for a suitable partner, a process that is still ongoing.
As a result of this decision, NOVO Energy AB has an

On January 12, Volkswagen Group Africa (VGWA) announced that most of its team has returned to work and production has officially resumed at Kariega plant, after the New Year’s holidays. The VWGA team produced over 159,000 vehicles in 2025.
Based on VGWA social media update

On January 9, XPENG unveiled its new P7+, a five-seater fastback sedan, marking its European premiere at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. The P7+ is XPENG’s first AI-defined vehicle and will join the company’s product lineup in Europe from April 2026, with prices in Germany starting at EUR 46,600 for the Standard Range

On January 12, UAZ announced that it has resumed operations after the holidays. Employees carried out preventive maintenance on equipment and updated production facilities.
Employees repaired the assembly shop, including staircases and conveyor areas, while the press shop underwent road repairs and wall upgrades. Saf

On January 12, KAMAZ announced that it has restarted its main assembly line, with employees returning to work after the New Year’s holidays.
In 2026, the company will continue supplying new equipment for Russian and international customers. KAMAZ plans to produce a wide range of passenger vehicles, trucks, and specia

On January 13, Skoda confirmed that its upcoming fully electric 7-seater flagship will be named ‘Peaq’ and is set to make its world premiere in summer 2026. The new fully electric model will be positioned at the top of Skoda’s model range.
The new model offers seven seats and is aimed at families and customers lookin

On January 13, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that it has begun production of the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid for the North American market and the Navara for the Oceania market, both of which will be launched by Nissan Motor Corporation. The company began production of the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid on January 12 at its